Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that Turkey will host the Planetary Congress event organized by the Space Explorers Association. Kacır said, “Within the scope of this event, Turkey will host more than 70 world-famous astronauts for 5 days.” said. He also emphasized that the fact that Gökmen Space Aviation Training Center (GUHEM) and the Space Explorers Association will host the Planetary Congress event is an indicator of the success of the National Space Program.
Minister Kacır said that this congress in GUHEM will be a great meeting point for space enthusiasts and used the following statements:
“Turkey was recognized worldwide for 5 days. More than 70 astronautswill host you. This event will be a Planetary Congress event with the participation of world-famous astronauts and cosmonauts. This election of Turkey is of great importance in terms of reaping the fruits of the National Space Program. We will be happy to see all space enthusiasts here. Our young people should follow their dreams and know that the space travelers of the future can be among them. The Saint Sancars of the future are growing among the young talents of national technology. As we always say to our youth and citizens who are interested in space, we are with you and always with our support.” Kacır also emphasized Turkey’s space vision in line with the National Space Program.
Kacır stated that they aim to further develop Turkey’s capabilities in the field of space while building the “Turkey Century” and added: “We also emphasized the strategy we will follow within the scope of the National Space Program in the Medium Term Program. “Within the framework of this program, we will coordinate satellite development and marketing activities in Turkey and carry out R&D and product development studies in new technological areas such as nano and micro satellites.”
International Giant Meeting: 25-29 September
A major international event will take place in GUHEM between 25-29 September. According to the written statement made by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Turkey’s first space aviation themed interactive training center GUHEMBursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) and in cooperation with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Bursa Metropolitan MunicipalityIt will be hosted with the support of .
Within the scope of the event, more than 70 astronauts will participate in various important events for 5 days, with the organization of GUHEM and Bursa Business School. This congress will bring together astronauts and cosmonauts who are famous for their work in space in order to raise space awareness.
At the congress, those who will go to lunar orbit with the Artemis II mission American Astronaut Victor J. Gloverspent a total of 191 days in space Chinese Fei Junlongspent 747 days in space Russian Cosmonaut Sergei Andeevold Astronaut Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada like More than 70 space pioneers from 19 countries it will include.
The technical sessions of the event will be held at Bursa Business School Uludağ Campus, the training and development center of the business world. At the same time, TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Important names such as Hasan Mandal, Turkish Space Agency (TUA) President Serdar Hüseyin Yıldırım, Türksat CEO Hüseyin Ertok, Plan-S CEO Tugay Güzel, TÜBİTAK Space Institute Deputy Director Alime Yıldırım and Delta V General Manager Arif Karabeyoğlu attended the technical sessions. They will share their knowledge and experiences.
This important event will be a great opportunity for those interested in space and those who support space exploration. Alper Gezeravcı and Tuva Atasever, Turkey’s first space travelers, will meet with space enthusiasts within the “Future Projection” session within the framework of the events. Additionally, world-famous astronauts attended the “New Space Economy” and “Studies in Earth Orbit and Beyond” sessions. Michael Lopez Alegria, Thomas Marshburn, Fei Junlong, John D. Olivas, Anton Shkaplerov, Denis Matveyev And Sergey Korsakov They will take part with names such as.
The Main Theme of the Congress is “The Future is in the Sky”
The main theme of this special congress was determined as “The Future is in the Sky” and it is organized as an organization celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. This theme was chosen inspired by the words of the founder of the Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, “The future is in the skies”.
This congress, which has historical importance for the country, will host many activities such as science and society events, seminars, interviews and student meetings, as well as technical sessions related to space, for 5 days.
Moreover, Will visit GUHEM on September 27 astronautsThey will meet with citizens and students at Merinos Atatürk Congress and Culture Center Osmangazi Hall within the scope of “Science-Society” events.
BTSO Chairman of the Board of Directors, İbrahim Burkay, stated that this great congress is of great importance to increase the interest of young people in the field of space and aviation and that it is meaningful that it will be held with the theme “The Future is in the Sky” on the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
